US only because of the group, don’t think it’s that challenging at all. They will somehow scrape through (similar to 2010) with no convincing performances
I think Canada’s order of fixtures hurt them, I know Belgium is probably on the down but I still think that’s a loss for Canada and it’s tough to get out after losing the first game
I predict USA finish 1st in their group with 7 points. Then go on to lose to Senegal in the round of 16.
Wales is especially bad this time around. Highly doubt we see anything close to the 2016 Euro magic.Iran and Wales look weaker than they have been in recent iterations, but both should be well organized against the ball and could take advantage of an underwhelming american defense to catch them out.
Iran and Wales look weaker than they have been in recent iterations, but both should be well organized against the ball and could take advantage of an underwhelming american defense to catch them out.
...but I tend to agree with this. The US should advance and I won't even be surprised if England lost the group to them, but I'm not expecting them to impress too much because of those defensive concerns; despite the midfield / creative talent they've got now.
With Mane injured; I've got Ecuador & the Netherlands finishing ahead of Senegal...but otherwise I can certainly see this.
US team isn’t good yet, but Wales and Iran are worse, and England is a wildcard. England could win the tournament or implode. USA will advance from the group, but likely go no further than that.
Canada has done well against good teams with their tactics. They have a good coach and a few difference makers offensively, but I think the group will be too tough for them to advance.
At this point, Croatia scares me more than Belgium. Obviously, the Belgian midfield is going to be a handful, but their back line is old and slow. We should be able to expose it and get some solid scoring opportunities.Canada has done well against good teams with their tactics. They have a good coach and a few difference makers offensively, but I think the group will be too tough for them to advance.
Interesting you got Ecuador. Curious why you think they get through.Iran and Wales look weaker than they have been in recent iterations, but both should be well organized against the ball and could take advantage of an underwhelming american defense to catch them out.
...but I tend to agree with this. The US should advance and I won't even be surprised if England lost the group to them, but I'm not expecting them to impress too much because of those defensive concerns; despite the midfield / creative talent they've got now.
With Mane injured; I've got Ecuador & the Netherlands finishing ahead of Senegal...but otherwise I can certainly see this.
I would agree but with Davies out (was he confirmed out) that limits what you have. David and Buchanan will be fine but I don’t know if they’re good enough to get by that Belgian defense and I really don’t think that Canada backline can contain the Belgian attack.At this point, Croatia scares me more than Belgium. Obviously, the Belgian midfield is going to be a handful, but their back line is old and slow. We should be able to expose it and get some solid scoring opportunities.
Davies is likely not missing anytime. It's not certain but it sounds like he will be in the first game on the 23rd.Interesting you got Ecuador. Curious why you think they get through.
I would agree but with Davies out (was he confirmed out) that limits what you have. David and Buchanan will be fine but I don’t know if they’re good enough to get by that Belgian defense and I really don’t think that Canada backline can contain the Belgian attack.
Ah I don’t know why I thought he was out the World Cup. I like it a bit more but I still feel like it will be Davies, David, and Buchanan trying to outscore that Belgian attack and I don’t love that.Davies is likely not missing anytime. It's not certain but it sounds like he will be in the first game on the 23rd.
At this point, Croatia scares me more than Belgium. Obviously, the Belgian midfield is going to be a handful, but their back line is old and slow. We should be able to expose it and get some solid scoring opportunities.
Interesting you got Ecuador. Curious why you think they get through.
I would agree but with Davies out (was he confirmed out) that limits what you have. David and Buchanan will be fine but I don’t know if they’re good enough to get by that Belgian defense and I really don’t think that Canada backline can contain the Belgian attack.
Look at their last World Cup and Euros result.